An electric paint mixer may not be the most costly piece of equipment in your business, but it is a critical machine. Choosing a poor quality paint mixer leads to inconsistencies in distributing the tint through the base color, which creates issues with streaks, color imbalances, and a lack of consistency over the painted surface.
When choosing an electric paint mixer, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Comparing these factors before you narrow down the options based on price alone helps ensure you get the quality equipment that provides years of service.
Turnover Requirements
Understanding how frequently you require the mixer and the turnover of projects per day is essential. Many of the lower cost paint mixers on the market are designed for low volume turnover requirements. These types of machines have a limited life cycle if used on a frequent or ongoing basis, which means more replacement and repair costs over time.
Automatic and Efficiency Features
Upgrading to automatic clamping, dynamic balance, intelligent mixing, and the ability to connect to a PC for monitoring of machine usage and status is also essential for effective tracking and reporting. Look for machines that provide options for control over speed settings and mixing time.
Ideally, look for a system that has an easy-to-read LED display for quick program selection. The electronic paint mixer should be intuitive to use to help avoid user errors.
The design should include an extractable loading plate for easy positioning of the cans. This is essential to avoid problems with loading and unloading the paint from the machine.
At Fast & Fluid, we offer different electric paint mixer options for any type of operation. To learn more about our products, see us online at asia.fast-fluid.com.